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  • Holly Springs/Tombigbee NF Temporarily Close Recreation Areas

    Severe weather is expected this evening, Friday, January 23, 2025. The Tombigbee and Holly Springs National Forests have temporarily closed the following recreation areas: Chewalla Lake, Puskus Lake, Davis Lake and Choctaw Lake. 

    Alert Start Date: January 23, 2026
  • Caution Winter Weather Conditions

    Current Conditions
    A winter weather system is impacting most of Mississippi, creating hazardous conditions across the National Forests in Mississippi. Visitors should anticipate:

    Alert Start Date: January 22, 2026
  • Safety, caution urged during hunting season

    With hunting season underway, the National Forests in Mississippi is reminding all forest visitors to exercise caution and safety when visiting a national forest. Hunting is a safe, recreational sport. Some visitors, however, are sometimes surprised when they meet hunters on the forest.

    Alert Start Date: November 25, 2025
  • Forest Closure Orders

    The following are summaries of prohibited acts on the National Forests in Mississippi. A copy of each of the Forest Supervisor's Orders can be obtained from the Supervisor's Office in Jackson or any one of the six Ranger District Offices.

     

    Alert Start Date: March 24, 2025
  • De Soto Rec Areas close as severe weather approaches

    JACKSON, Miss. – March 13, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is temporarily closing all recreation areas on both districts of the De Soto National Forests as a precaution as severe weather approaches the area.

    De Soto Ranger District:

    Alert Start Date: March 13, 2025
  • Forest Service fights wildfires in Greene County

    JACKSON, Miss. – March 13, 2025 — Forest Service firefighters are currently working to contain two wildfires in Greene County on the Chickasawhay Ranger District.

    Alert Start Date: March 13, 2025
  • Homochitto Road 102 closed near 102G

    Date(s): May 3, 2021

    Forest Service Road 102 is closed on near the 102G intersection due to slide concerns on the Homochitto National Forest. Call the ranger district office for more information at 601-384-5876.

    Alert Start Date: March 3, 2025